documents the military service of women from Newcastle and the Hunter region of NSW, 1914-1919

Sister Ethel Janet “Jen” LACKEY, 1885 – 1939

Connection to the Hunter Valley – Sister Janet Lackey was born at East Maitland. She is named on East Maitland Citizens’ Memorial and the honour roll of St Stephen’s Presbyterian Church East Maitland. She was generally referred to as Janet and to family members was known as Jen.

Detail of East Maitland Citizens’ MemorialPhoto: A John Bramble 2010Click on image to enlarge.

Training and experience – graduated Maitland Hospital 1912, worked as Theatre Charge Nurse at Maitland before enlisting and in private nursing.